Hi everyone! I am scheduled for my gastric sleeve for August 17th. I am 5'3" and 230 lbs so the doctor said I need to lose 100 lbs. Honestly I am super nervous and keep having thoughts of excitement but then I think well maybe I will just cancel it. Is it normal to feel this way? I would love to meet other people that are scheduled on the same month or around so we can somewhat do this process together.

Post op day 5 and I am hungry lol I’m on clear liquids until Saturday and I’m counting down the hours until I can have yogurt! Doing well getting my liquids in, still somewhat sore, but they had a little trouble working around my liver so it’s bruised. Things are getting better every day, though—No regrets and happy about things to come!

Going in for surgery today guys! Nervous and hoping for the best. Please send good vibes! Thank you :)

On 08/25/2022 at 08:16, Fresh2022 said:

Going in for surgery today guys! Nervous and hoping for the best. Please send good vibes! Thank you :)

Best of luck!! Hope everything goes well!

On 08/24/2022 at 15:37, Doodles603 said:

Sounds good! The Protein count seems a little high though. It calculates to only 35g in my app. I just don’t want you being low on protein.



I am going to try this recipe next week though!!

Edit that recipe - to boost the protein I had 4.8 oz of chicken in that - not 3. That was my fault. I started with 3 and added more and forgot. 4.8 I think is the “serving” amount from that can.

I had surgery on 8-16 and I am still having a hard time getting liquids down I keep trying to sip my water. But I just want to drank down some ice cold water. Food is like not even a thought and when I first got out of surgery I was soo hungry.

Good morning! Here I am 3 days post-op. I finally got home yesterday afternoon, and lemme tell ya the 2 flights of stairs for my townhome and high pillowtop bed were not fun, but I'm so glad to be back to my daughter (almost 18) and our dog, who was over the moon to see me.

My doc's instructions in the 3-ring binder say I can start cloudy liquids (e.g., very pureed, low-sodium soup) + protein supplements today. I've been doing well on my clear liquids intake so far. Haven't thrown up, no nausea, very careful to take tiny sips of water but often, which I'll need to be extra diligent about now that I'm home and not on an IV. Fortunately, I was good about drinking water before the surgery with my Hydroflask always nearby, but now I can't "catch up" if I forget awhile.

5 hours ago, Fresh2022 said:

Going in for surgery today guys! Nervous and hoping for the best. Please send good vibes! Thank you

Good Luck!!!!

5 hours ago, Fresh2022 said:

Going in for surgery today guys! Nervous and hoping for the best. Please send good vibes! Thank you

good luck!!!!

On 8/24/2022 at 7:39 PM, Doodles603 said:

I’m sorry to hear that. Your recovery is what I was expecting for myself as well. I hope it improves quickly for you.

It has improved a lot. I still feel nauseous when I'm hungry, and also when taking pills or if I eat too fast. But most of the day I feel ok.

The most difficult thing for me now, other than taking medication, is the no drinking until half an hour after a meal rule. Like today, I had some mashed cod for lunch, which was kind of dry, and then had to go back to work with a dry mouth and wait for the half hour until I could have some water. I have a tendency towards a dry mouth, and have had to use sugarless gum during the time I cannot drink.

Hello, I had my sleeve surgery on 8/22. Overall I think I’m doing well. It’s been hard to get my goal of liquids in. I get a full pressure feeling in my chest that dissipates quickly. I think this is my new signal for being full. I have one incision that is rather painful. From what I’ve read this is pretty normal post-op stuff.

12 hours ago, Fresh2022 said:

Going in for surgery today guys! Nervous and hoping for the best. Please send good vibes! Thank you

Thinking of you! I hope all went well and best wishes for fast healing

41 minutes ago, scottw311 said:

Hello, I had my sleeve surgery on 8/22. Overall I think I’m doing well. It’s been hard to get my goal of liquids in. I get a full pressure feeling in my chest that dissipates quickly. I think this is my new signal for being full. I have one incision that is rather painful. From what I’ve read this is pretty normal post-op stuff.

Welcome! Glad to hear you're doing well. I had mine on 8/22, too. I hear ya on the chest pressure and incision pain.

50 minutes ago, scottw311 said:

Hello, I had my sleeve surgery on 8/22. Overall I think I’m doing well. It’s been hard to get my goal of liquids in. I get a full pressure feeling in my chest that dissipates quickly. I think this is my new signal for being full. I have one incision that is rather painful. From what I’ve read this is pretty normal post-op stuff.

It's hard in the beginning to reach the liquid goal, but it gets better with time. I had my surgery two and a half weeks ago, and I can reach it now. Still don't reach the protein goal, though, mostly due to my aversion to protein drinks and powders.

Do you have a large incision? I have four tiny cuts and they don't hurt.

On 08/25/2022 at 20:15, Sunnyer said:

It's hard in the beginning to reach the liquid goal, but it gets better with time. I had my surgery two and a half weeks ago, and I can reach it now. Still don't reach the Protein goal, though, mostly due to my aversion to Protein Drinks and powders.



Do you have a large incision? I have four tiny cuts and they don't hurt.

I have 5 small incisions and one large incision. The large one is painful. I’m assuming this is the removal site.

Drinking water all the time is fine, but sometimes I miss other drinks. I especially miss soda and juices.

I remember some people in one of the forums (maybe this one?) mentioning Crystal light. I looked into it, and Crystal Light is sold in one store here that I know of, in another town 10-15 minutes away.

Is it really good? Good enough to make a special trip for? According to their website, this store has Pink grapefruit, OTG lemonade, strawberry, raspberry lemonade, lemon ice tea, peach tea and raspberry ice. Any of these any good?

This is a store that sells exclusively American brands. Are there any other American foodstuffs that you can think of that might be helpful as a part of a post surgery diet?